Question

Which of the following statements are correct?

1. The jet streams blow roughly parallel to the Himalayan ranges.

2. The westerly jet stream dominates the Indian subcontinent in June.

3. The bifurcation of the westerly jet stream has no impact on Indian weather.

• A. 1 only
• B. 1 & 2
• C. 2 & 3
• D. 1 & 3

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 1 only

• The jet streams move west to east, roughly parallel to the Himalayas. In June, the easterly jet stream dominates.

• The bifurcation of westerlies strongly affects Indian weather, especially in winter.